[Milsurplus] Cable lacing

David Stinson [email protected]
Sun, 11 Apr 2004 08:11:56 -0500


J. Forster wrote:

> Lacing has NOT been used in space programs from at least the late 60s. The cord is
> springy and Teflon insulation cold flows in space vacuum, causing shorts in cable
> bundles.

Interesting.  Did they find that out on Gordon Cooper's Mercury flight
when all his systems shorted out?
What kind of insulation do they use?